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London's Famous Clubs And Cabarets No. 1 - The Kit Cat Club (1926)

Stars of stage and screen mix with the bright young things at the Kit Cat Club.

Latest In Dancing (1962)

Fantastic story where we see demonstrations of the latest dance crazes at a London studio.

Britain's Tops With The Teens AKA British Teenagers' Top Ten Personalities (1967)

Results of survey asking teenagers who their top 10 people were - some surprising results!

Those Rehearsals (1931)

Rehearsals for the stage show Belle of New York at the Daly's Theatre.

Good-Bye To The Circus (1964)

Performing animals and acrobats leave London for Africa.

Rock Twice Round Clock (1960)

Two couples win 24 hour rock 'n' roll dance contest at youth club in Leamington Spa.

Harlow Non-Stop Twist AKA Twist Marathon (1962)

Teenagers take part in dance competition - winner does the Twist for over 32 hours!

Dancing (1960)

Montage of shots of people dancing in Black & White and Colour.

Pictorial Revue Of 1943 - Reel 1 (1935)

Turns compilation: comedians Collinson and Dean, pianist Percival Mackey and juggler Rebla.

A Concert Album Version 1 Reel 1 (1950)

Two reel documentary of various concert acts.

Pathe Musical Miniatures Presents: (1940)

Harry Roy and his Band, Reginal King and his Orchestra, Robert Wilson Sings.

And The World Listened (1965)

Great colour documentary film about the life and music of Liverpool in the early 60s.

"The Earl Baron Five" Rock Group (1962)

Youngsters jiving to 'The Earl Baron Five' Rock group at 'The Castle' Public House, Tooting.

'soul' On A Hot Summer's Day AKA Soul In Hyde Park (1968)

Pop concert in Hyde Park.

Gaiety Bar Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1968)

Fantastic little film showing cancan dancers entertaining pensioners in Fulham pub.

How To Be Man About Town (1964)

Surrey youth worker tries to teach teenage boys how to be smart.

Rock Group In Pub (1962)

A pub normally frequented by Businessmen is taken over by teenagers listening to a rock band.

So-Ho! (1958)

Great story about Soho's Fair, lots of dancing girls and arty types. Good jiving scenes.

Roman Feast (1961)

Guests dress in togas for a party at the Roman Baths to mark the beginning of the Bath Festival.

Duke Meets Beatles (1964)

The Beatles are given awards by Prince Philip. The Fab Four play around with their awards.

Dancers - Grotesque And Dainty (1930)

Good dance routines from the show "Victoria Vanities" - some bizarre stuff.

"... And They Sang As They Danced Along" (1933)

The ancient Furry Dance takes place in the Cornish town of Helston.

French Chorus Girls

Nice footage of chorus girls doing a high kick routine then changing backstage into different outfits.

Old People's Party (1962)

Chelsea Pensioners do The Twist at London party

Isle Of Wight Pop Festival (1969)

'The Liverpool Scene' perform on stage at Isle of Wight Pop Festival.

Payne & Hilliard (1931)

Tom Payne and Vera Hilliard in lengthy comedy sketch about lack of money - from PT 40 (?).

This Was Yesterday - Reel 1 (1955)

Fantastic look back at entertainers, celebrities, theatrical entertainments, authors and artists.

Butlin's Holiday Magazine No. 1 (1950)

Great Butlin's footage - hula girls, a limbo contest, glamour girls, a collection of model stagecoaches (!)

Tin Pan Alley (1951)

Excellent story about the music industry at Denmark Street, London - includes many film stars.

London's Famous Clubs And Cabarets No 9 - The Cosmo Club (1927)

Great peek into the evening's entertainment at the Cosmo Club - good dancing and performers.

"The Imperial Blues" Danced By "Olivette" The Well-Known Exhibition Dancer And M. Camille De Rhynal Its Inventor And Composer

Great shots of a nightclub on an island preceded by a dance demonstration.

London's Famous Clubs And Cabarets No. 1 - The Kit Cat Club (1926)

Stars of stage and screen mix with the bright young things at the Kit Cat Club.

World's Fair Parade (1939)

Footage of the World's Fair Parade in New York, United States of America.

Their Night Out (1921)

Various exploits take place during the "Fleet Street Revel" when the media people have a night out.

The Dance Of The Mermaid (1928)

Nice exhibition dancing from Ramer and Jeanne - she is dressed as a mermaid.

Clark Gable's New Contract (1943)

American film star Clark Gable teaches men of the U.S. Air Force to use guns.

Greenwich Village (1929)

Bohemian types of Greenwich Village are featured - artists, a band, night club antics.

New York Midnight Follies (1933)

Very good footage of the New York Midnight Follies club where Jack Jackson and his band are playing, London.

Duke Ellington (1933)

Brief but excellent footage of the jazz band leader Duke Ellington playing with his band at the Cotton Club in New York in the United States of America.

Pathetone Parade Of 1939 Part 1 (1933)

First item from compilation of turns featuring comedy duo Rupert Hazell and Elsie Day.

Motley And Melody No 3 (1930)

Max and Harry Nesbitt and the Maestro Singers entertain us with some songs and patter.

Tonight In Britain - USA Version - Reel 1 (1953)

Documentary about night life in Britain - clubs, cabarets, restaurants, comedy, plays etc. c. 1953

Highlight - The Singing Cinema Reel 1 & 2 (1928)

A documentary tracing the history of 35 years of musicals on film.

Laughter And Life (1960)

Compilation of funny bits from lots of feature films linked by the lovely Sid James.

What The Public Wants! Reel 1 Of 4 (1933)

Great round-up of popular variety acts: Troise and his Mandoliers, Syd Seymour and Sirdani. 1933?

Cinema 'imperial Palace' Showing Pickford Film (1917)

Footage of the exterior of the 'Imperial Palace'. London.

Radio Parade Reel 2 (1933)

Fantastic compilation of "turns" - comedians, impersonators, singers etc. c. 1933

The Mikado (1920)

Early colour film - Gaumont Mirror item showing various scenes from a production of the Mikado.

This Was Yesterday - Reel 5 (1955)

Fantastic look back at entertainers, celebrities, theatrical entertainments, authors and artists.

This Was Yesterday - Reel 1 (1955)

Fantastic look back at entertainers, celebrities, theatrical entertainments, authors and artists. c. 1955

Pathe's Radio Music Hall Reel 1 (1938)

Great selection of music hall entertainers including Rob Wilton, Stanelli and his Violin and Teddy Brown. 1938?

London's Nightworld - Reel 1 (1947)

Great documentary showing various evening entertainments available to tourists in London.

Variety Parade 3 & 4 (1940)

A look at entertainment on offer to American and Canadian servicemen in Britain.

Dance Of The Simpleton

Weird dancing style is demonstrated - the unnamed woman is dancing to a Chopin waltz.

Changing The Face Of Things (1932)

Very weird item about strange realistic masks.